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Causing Havoc 62 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Alex Carver (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alessandro Orsini (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Alex Carver has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Alex Carver!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Alessandro Orsini!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Daniel Blasius and Radbod Blank.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A jab from Carver misses.
Orsini fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Carver manages to avoid it.
Carver is looking to counter punch.
Carver takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Orsini scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Carver doesn't seem bothered though.
Orsini will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Orsini throws the left hand but Carver avoids the punch easily.
Carver lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Orsini punishes Carver's body with a nice straight punch.
Orsini checks the leg kick nicely there.
Orsini's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Carver connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Orsini scrambles back to his feet.
A lazy left from Carver finds it's target.
Carver scores with a crisp jab that stopped Orsini in his tracks.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Orsini lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Orsini pivots, looking for a leg kick but Carver is out of range and Orsini settles back down.
Orsini jabs Carver to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Carver looks to throw the jab but Orsini is out of range.
It seemed like Orsini was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Orsini is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Carver rather than just go for the knockout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Orsini thows a left - swing and a miss!
Carver is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Carver uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Orsini.
Orsini fails to land with a series of punches.
Nice shot lands for Carver.
Carver cracks a nice hook into Orsini's ribs.
Nice defenses there by Carver.
A jab from Carver finds it's way through Orsini's defenses.
Orsini looks to throw the jab but Carver is out of range.
Orsini misses with a body shot
and Carver counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Orsini scores with a jab. Carver acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Carver throws a leg kick that is checked
and Orsini counters with a nice uppercut.
Orsini lands a jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Carver misses with a straight left.
Orsini digs a good hook to Carver's body.
Carver is breathing heavily.
Orsini scores with a nice strike.
Carver is rocked!
Orsini is looking for an opening here. He's unloaded a big left hand that catches Carver flush on the jaw and sends him tumbling to the canvas! Carver is out cold! Orsini holds back from landing any unnecessary shots to his unconscious opponent, as the referee reacts slowly to the situation. A brutal knockout and then some excellent sportsmanship - this guy is my new favorite fighter!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Alessandro Orsini!
Alessandro Orsini tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Alpa Chino (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Carl Mills Jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be fireworks!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Alpa Chino!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Carl Mills Jr!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Paul Aken and Wagner Zegers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chino swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Mills Jr throws a lazy right hand but Chino sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Chino throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Chino fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mills Jr manages to avoid it.
Chino is looking to clinch but Mills Jr is avoiding it.
Chino throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Chino throws a low kick but it's checked well by Mills Jr.
Mills Jr missing with a left hand there. Chino was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Mills Jr scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Chino tries to work over Mills Jr's front leg with a kick but Mills Jr checks it.
Mills Jr has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Mills Jr scores with a jab.
Mills Jr misses with a low kick.
Mills Jr throws a looping overhand right but Chino ducks down to avoid it.
Mills Jr throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chino throws a right and a left that Mills Jr avoids nicely.
Chino throws out a leg kick but Mills Jr moves out of range and Chino only half commits.
Chino throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Chino tries a head kick but it misses.
Mills Jr looks for the body kick but Chino saw that one coming.
Chino misses with a few strikes there.
Chino is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mills Jr has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Chino.
Mills Jr swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Chino misses with a looping left.
Mills Jr avoids the head kick by Chino.
Mills Jr avoids the head kick by Chino.
Mills Jr scores with a head kick. Chino tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
A good leg kick by Chino.
Chino misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mills Jr.
Chino tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Mills Jr has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Mills Jr there as he acknowledges the shot.
Chino takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Chino drives through and clinches with Mills Jr against the cage.
Mills Jr lands a nice uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Chino tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mills Jr's elbow.
Mills Jr misses with some punches.
Mills Jr wants to break the clinch but can't.
I was talking to Chino's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Chino blocking some punches.
Mills Jr misses with a hook to the ribs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mills Jr lands a left hand that snaps the head of Chino backwards.
Chino doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Mills Jr blocks an uppercut.
Chino lands with a short shot to the head.
Mills Jr lands a hook to the side of the head.
Mills Jr escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A big right from Mills Jr misses.
Chino throws a leg kick
and Mills Jr counters with a nice uppercut.
Mills Jr ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mills Jr. Chino does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mills Jr looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
As Mills Jr tries to get set, Chino tries to push him back and clinch up but Mills Jr manages to avoid the attempt.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Mills Jr crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Chino - the referee stops the clock and Mills Jr gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Chino. Mills Jr manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Mills Jr swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Chino takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Chino misses with a kick to the body.
Mills Jr scores with a hook.
Mills Jr does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Mills Jr throws a jab when Chino was well out of range.
Chino swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A nice side step and Mills Jr releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Mills Jr.
Chino blocks a jab.
Chino throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Chino misses the body punch
and Mills Jr counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Mills Jr pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Mills Jr throws a leg kick but Chino sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Carl Mills Jr is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Chino tries to clinch up but Mills Jr circles away and keeps his distance.
Chino digs a good hook to Mills Jr's body.
Chino fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Mills Jr is out of range.
Chino lands with a shot to the body.
Mills Jr misses with a straight left.
Mills Jr tries to land a front kick but Chino steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Mills Jr throws a shot from downtown. Chino moves away and avoids it.
Chino seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Chino throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Chino takes a jab right on the kisser.
Mills Jr bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Chino tries to close the distance and clinch but Mills Jr swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A head kick misses from Mills Jr.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A bone on bone clash there as Mills Jr blocks the leg kick.
Chino misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mills Jr.
Mills Jr misses with a looping left.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Chino lands a jab.
Mills Jr tries to keep at a distance but Chino has taken the fight into the clinch.
Chino lands with a short shot to the head.
Chino lands a left hand that snaps the head of Mills Jr backwards.
A shot in the inside from Mills Jr.
Chino lands an uppercut.
Mills Jr makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Mills Jr blocks a body shot from Chino.
Chino can't find room to land a body shot as Mills Jr controls the action.
Chino throws a punch but it's blocked by Mills Jr.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Chino tries to work over Mills Jr's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Chino pushes Mills Jr back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Chino working aggressively here.
A head punch on the inside from Chino fails to land.
Mills Jr fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Alpa Chino will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Mills Jr throws a nice inside leg kick.
Mills Jr scores with a nice strike.
Chino is looking to clinch but Mills Jr is avoiding it.
Chino misses with a looping right.
Mills Jr scores with a nice right hand.
Chino is looking to wear down Mills Jr with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Chino takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Chino drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Mills Jr moves out of range of the body kick.
Chino throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Chino slips under a jab from Mills Jr.
Mills Jr thows a left - swing and a miss!
Mills Jr scores with a jab to the head.
Chino looks to land a right hand but Mills Jr moved out of range.
Chino with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Mills Jr to score with a decent uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Chino throws a body punch but Mills Jr moves out of range.
Chino lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Mills Jr tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Chino was well out of range. Poor timing from Mills Jr.
Mills Jr throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Chino fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mills Jr scores with a three punch combo!
Danga de danga de dang - Chino scores with a four punch combination!
It looks like Carl Mills Jr has been cut.
Chino looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Chino clinches.
Chino misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Chino fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Mills Jr misses with the head strike.
Mills Jr is looking to control Chino's arms but Chino gets an underhook and turns him. Now Mills Jr has his back to the cage.
Chino keeps control of Mills Jr as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Nice body punch from Chino - that landed with a thud.
Chino misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Mills Jr lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Chino blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Chino swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Chino blocks an uppercut.
Chino throws a head punch that misses.
Mills Jr is looking to control Chino's arms but Chino gets an underhook and turns him. Now Mills Jr has his back to the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mills Jr breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mills Jr throws a lazy right hand but Chino sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
As Mills Jr tries to get set, Chino tries to push him back and clinch up but Mills Jr manages to avoid the attempt.
Chino looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Chino blocks the body kick.
Mills Jr's jab looks to have found its range, popping Chino under the eye.
Mills Jr blocks a head kick by Chino.
Mills Jr gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Mills Jr.
Mills Jr jabs Chino right on the nose. Chino blinks but takes it well.
Chino swings for the body but Mills Jr moves out of range.
Chino fails with a takedown attempt.
It seemed like Mills Jr was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Mills Jr uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Chino.
Carl Mills Jr seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Mills Jr takes a swing at Chino's ribcage but misses.
Chino takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
The fighters circling - Mills Jr throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Chino on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Mills Jr. Mills Jr obviously looking to wear him down.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Chino, right into the meat.
Mills Jr is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Chino.
Mills Jr looks to score with a jab to the body but Chino is just out of range.
Chino clinches up against the cage.
Chino lands a shoulder strike.
Chino softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Good body shot from Mills Jr.
Chino tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mills Jr's elbow.
Chino lands a nice uppercut.
Chino lands a nice shot to the body.
Alpa Chino has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Chino blocking some punches.
Chino tries a body shot but Mills Jr blocks it.
Mills Jr misses with a punch on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Chino scores with a nice short uppercut.
Chino lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Chino throws a punch but it's blocked by Mills Jr.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Mills Jr in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
A head punch on the inside from Mills Jr fails to land.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Chino misses with a body punch.
Chino digs a right hand into Mills Jr's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Mills Jr's gas tank.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chino lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Mills Jr digs a right hand into Chino's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Chino's gas tank.
Mills Jr wants to break free but Chino has control.
Mills Jr leaning against his opponent.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mills Jr.
Chino doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Chino scores with a shoulder strike.
Mills Jr blocking some punches.
Mills Jr's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Chino.
Chino prevents a body shot from Mills Jr.
Mills Jr swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Chino misses with the head strike.
Mills Jr stalls.
Chino throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Mills Jr blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Mills Jr gets through Chino's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Carl Mills Jr will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Carl Mills Jr's cut.
That's time! Chino's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Mills Jr throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Chino connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Mills Jr takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Chino lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Mills Jr at a distance.
Chino scores with a jab to the head.
Mills Jr thuds a left hand into Chino's body.
Mills Jr turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Mills Jr fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Chino has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Mills Jr throws out a leg kick but Chino moves out of range and Mills Jr only half commits.
Mills Jr tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Chino was well out of range. Poor timing from Mills Jr.
Mills Jr misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Mills Jr doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Chino looks to score with a jab to the body but Mills Jr is just out of range.
Mills Jr slips under a jab.
Mills Jr catches Chino with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Chino pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
It seemed like Mills Jr was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Chino takes one on the button.
Chino smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A thudding body kick lands there by Chino!
Chino slips a jab and a cross from Mills Jr.
Mills Jr jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Nice uppercut lands for Chino. That snapped Mills Jr's head back.
Good work by Chino as he checks the leg kick.
Mills Jr blocks a head kick by Chino.
Mills Jr throws a body punch but Chino moves out of range.
An inside leg kick lands from Mills Jr.
Mills Jr goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
A jab from Mills Jr misses.
Chino misses with a wild combination.
Mills Jr lands with a thumping leg kick.
A cross from Mills Jr lands.
Mills Jr wants to slow Chino down by chopping away at his legs.
Chino moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
A head kick misses from Chino.
Mills Jr looks like he wants to counter punch here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chino looks to land a combination but Mills Jr avoids it well.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Chino pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Mills Jr circles away from the clinch attempt
and Mills Jr counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Chino thinking.
Nice uppercut there from Mills Jr.
Mills Jr swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Chino keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Chino tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Mills Jr manages to circle out of the way.
A nice combination there by Mills Jr.
Mills Jr avoids the head kick by Chino.
Mills Jr clobbers Chino with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Chino uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mills Jr.
Chino misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mills Jr.
A chopping leg kick lands by Chino.
Mills Jr throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Chino lands with a thumping leg kick.
Chino lets loose with a powerful body kick. Mills Jr will feel that in the morning.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mills Jr with a body punch. A glancing blow.
A nice leg kick lands there from Chino.
Mills Jr throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mills Jr cracks Chino with a right hand to the side of the head.
Mills Jr defending well as Chino loads up on a big left hand.
Mills Jr waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Chino.
A jab from Mills Jr misses.
Chino checks the leg kick nicely there.
Chino tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Mills Jr manages to circle out of the way.
Chino scores with a body shot.
Chino ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mills Jr moves away.
Mills Jr moves out of range of the body kick.
Chino misses with a series of wild punches.
Mills Jr looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Chino looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Mills Jr misses with a leg kick
and Chino counters by moving into the clinch.
Mills Jr trying to stall but Chino improves his position.
Mills Jr is trying to stall.
Mills Jr is persisting with his attempts to control the action in the clinch, rather than do any real damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A shot in the inside from Mills Jr.
Mills Jr blocks an uppercut.
Chino misses with a hook to the ribs.
Chino swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Nice body punch from Chino - that landed with a thud.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mills Jr blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Mills Jr lands a shoulder strike.
Chino blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Chino misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mills Jr.
Mills Jr is trying to maintain a safe position but Chino gets an underhook and turns Mills Jr into the cage.
Mills Jr blocks an uppercut.
Mills Jr tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Mills Jr is trying to maintain a safe position but Chino gets an underhook and turns Mills Jr into the cage.
Chino struggles to land a body shot inside as Mills Jr controls his hands.
Chino lands a nice uppercut.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Carl Mills Jr.
I think Mills Jr has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 28:30
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 28:30
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Carl Mills Jr!
Carl Mills Jr seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bomb Bombs (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sakazuki Akainu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that Bomb Bombs has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Bomb Bombs seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bomb Bombs!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Sakazuki Akainu!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Aafke Stam and Patrick Alders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Akainu waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bombs.
Akainu looks to land a left hand but Bombs moved out of range nicely.
Akainu throws a nice inside leg kick.
Bombs throws a head kick but Akainu moves out of range.
Akainu connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Bombs momentarily.
Akainu fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Bombs checks it well.
Bombs pushes Akainu up against the cage in a clinch.
Akainu swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bombs is trying to break the clinch but Akainu has him pressed against the cage.
Bombs lands a left hand.
Akainu scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Bombs blocks an uppercut.
Akainu working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Akainu takes a shot to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Akainu lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Akainu misses with a hook from the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Akainu.
Akainu tries to stall but Bombs uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Bombs misses with a shot to the kidneys.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bombs lands a body punch.
Bombs looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bombs.
Bombs throws a punch but it's blocked by Akainu.
Akainu makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Bombs misses with a punch on the inside.
Bombs digs a right hand into Akainu's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Akainu's gas tank.
Akainu stalling the fight.
Bombs tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Bombs is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Bombs lands a body punch in the clinch.
Akainu blocks a body shot from Bombs.
Akainu lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Bombs wants to get back to striking at distance but Akainu won't allow it.
Bombs breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A swing and a miss from Akainu.
Akainu lands a leg kick that knocks Bombs off balance momentarily.
Bombs goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Bombs throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Akainu counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Akainu looks to land a right hand but Bombs moved out of range.
Bombs looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Akainu throws a lazy right hand but Bombs sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Akainu dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Bombs. That did some damage!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Akainu throws a hook but Bombs blocks it.
Bombs misses with a head kick.
Bombs wants to land a leg kick but Akainu is out of range.
Bombs misses with a low kick.
Akainu throws the left hand but Bombs avoids the punch easily.
A jab from Bombs does it's job there.
Akainu throws the kick towards the body but Bombs avoids it.
Bombs tries to bum rush Akainu with a series of wild strikes but Akainu uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Bombs moves into the clinch successfully.
Bombs lands with a light punch inside.
Akainu throws a punch but it's blocked by Bombs.
Nice body punch from Bombs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bombs lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Bombs misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch on the inside from Bombs fails to land.
Bombs lands with a right to the head.
Akainu tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bombs.
Akainu misses with a hook from the clinch.
Akainu misses with a punch on the inside.
Bombs is looking to break free of the clinch but Akainu has double underhooks.
Akainu misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bombs can't break the clinch.
Akainu lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Bombs tries to break free but Akainu pushes him back against the cage.
Bombs goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A shot in the inside from Akainu.
Bombs wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Akainu is looking to control Bombs's arms but Bombs gets an underhook and turns him. Now Akainu has his back to the cage.
Bombs swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bombs blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Bombs breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Akainu walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Bombs checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Bombs tries to close the distance and clinch up but Akainu swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Bombs takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Bombs uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Akainu.
Bombs checks a leg kick nicely.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Akainu throws a head kick that misses.
Bombs tries to counter with a takedown but Akainu is quick to defend against it.
Akainu throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bombs feinted with a counter takedown.
Bombs tries a head kick but it misses.
Bombs misses with a wild body shot.
Akainu lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
A low kick from Akainu is predictable there
and Bombs holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Bombs breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Bombs takes a swing at Akainu's ribcage but misses.
Akainu tries to land a leg kick but Bombs saw it coming and moves away.
Akainu throws a leg kick that misses.
It looked like Bombs was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Akainu.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Sakazuki Akainu will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Bombs throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Jab from Bombs.
Bombs throws a low kick, looking for Akainu's leg but Akainu calmly moves out of range.
Bombs sets himself, and Akainu steps forward looking for the clinch! Bombs avoids it this time.
A head kick misses from Bombs.
Akainu fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
That kick from Akainu tenderised Bombs's leg. Bombs is trying to keep his angry face on.
Akainu throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Bomb Bombs is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bombs misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Akainu checks a low kick from Bombs.
Akainu throws an overhand right that lands on Bombs's shoulder, as Bombs tries to avoid the shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bombs blocks a head kick by Akainu.
Akainu throws a poor cross that misses
and Bombs holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Akainu misses with a punch on the inside.
Bomb Bombs has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Akainu has a couple of punches blocked by Bombs.
Bombs wants to get back to striking at distance but Akainu won't allow it.
Akainu swings wildly with an uppercut but Bombs uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bombs wants to break the clinch but can't.
Bombs blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short uppercut from Akainu.
Bombs can't find room to land a body shot as Akainu controls the action.
Bombs blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Akainu breaks from the clinch.
A big left from Akainu misses.
Bombs on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Akainu throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Akainu scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
A nice leg kick lands there from Akainu.
Akainu missing with a left hand there. Bombs was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Akainu throws a leg kick but Bombs moved away.
Akainu misses with a low kick.
Bombs moves in looking to clinch but Akainu pushes him off.
Sakazuki Akainu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bombs takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Akainu, right into the meat.
Good leg kick by Akainu there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Akainu jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bombs pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Sloppy strikes from Bombs. Those never looked like landing.
Akainu pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Akainu.
Akainu moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Bombs throws a half hearted mid kick.
That kick from Bombs tenderised Akainu's leg. Akainu is trying to keep his angry face on.
Bombs pivots, looking for a leg kick but Akainu is out of range and Bombs settles back down.
Akainu tries to counter by closing the distance.
Akainu is looking to slow Bombs down with leg kicks.
Decent striking displayed by Akainu there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bombs throws the kick towards the body but Akainu avoids it.
Akainu looks to land a left hand but Bombs moved out of range nicely.
Bombs misses with a kick to the body.
Akainu has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Akainu throws a leg kick which misses Bombs's front leg but catches the back leg as Bombs tries to avoid it.
Akainu avoids the head kick by Bombs.
Akainu takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Bombs throws a head kick but Akainu moves out of range.
Akainu pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Decent striking displayed by Akainu there.
Sakazuki Akainu seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Akainu throws a nice inside leg kick.
Akainu takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Bombs throws a head kick that misses.
Akainu throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Bombs doesn't manage to clinch there - Akainu circles away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Akainu moves out of range of the body kick from Bombs.
Akainu misses with a low kick.
Akainu tries to score with a low kick but Bombs moves his leg out of the way.
Bombs half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Bombs misses with a leg kick
and Akainu counters with a nice uppercut.
Bombs lands with a nice body punch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A jab from Akainu finds it's way through Bombs's defenses.
Akainu stuns Bombs with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Bombs on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Bombs fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Akainu.
Bombs lands with a slapping head kick.
Akainu scoring well with a low kick there.
Bombs on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Akainu misses with a kick to the body.
Nice straight punches there by Akainu. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Akainu.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sakazuki Akainu showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Akainu scores with a head kick. Bombs tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Bombs stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Akainu.
Akainu attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Akainu with a nice cross.
Akainu connects with a jab.
Akainu avoids the head kick by Bombs.
Bombs throws a sloppy head kick and Akainu moves out of range easily.
Bombs throws a sloppy head kick and Akainu moves out of range easily.
Bombs avoids the head kick by Akainu.
Bombs connects with a solid leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Akainu blocks a head kick by Bombs.
Akainu tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bombs appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Bombs moves away from the strike by Akainu.
Akainu feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Bombss jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bombs cracks a nice hook into Akainu's ribs.
Bombs drives through and clinches with Akainu against the cage.
Bombs breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A big left from Akainu misses.
Akainu moves out of range as Bombs throws a body kick.
Akainu blocks a head kick by Bombs.
Akainu avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Bombs pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Akainu cracks the inside of Bombs's front leg.
Akainu slips a jab and a cross from Bombs.
Akainu avoids the head kick by Bombs.
Bombs is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Bombs tries to clinch but Akainu moves out of range.
Akainu tries a head kick but it misses.
Bombs feints and then cracks Akainu's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Akainu down.
Sakazuki Akainu is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bombs lands with a right hand.
Akainu lands a nice looking kick to the body. Bombs takes a step back to recover.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Akainu tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A big right from Akainu misses.
Bombs half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Akainu misses with a body kick.
Bombs is looking to clinch.
Bombs moves into the clinch.
Bombs lands a nice shot to the body.
Akainu takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Still in the clinch, Bombs scores with a nice short uppercut.
Bombs's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Bombs checks a leg kick.
Bombs throws a half hearted mid kick.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Bombs checks a leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bombs tries to clinch there but Akainu circles away.
Akainu pushes Bombs away with a front kick.
Akainu pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bombs throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Akainu misses with an uppercut. Bombs saw that one coming.
Akainu avoids the head kick by Bombs.
Bombs moves out of range of the strikes.
Bomb Bombs has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Akainu scores with a hook.
Bombs slips under a jab from Akainu.
Bombs steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Akainu. That one must have hurt.
A slow jab from Akainu misses its intended target.
A slapping leg kick lands for Akainu.
Bombs displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Akainu throws out the jab.
Akainu avoids the body shot from Bombs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Akainu lands a jab to Bombs's midsection.
An inside leg kick lands from Akainu.
Akainu throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Akainu lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Akainu moves out of range as Bombs throws a body kick.
Bombs misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Akainu steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Bombs.
Bombs ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Akainu throws a quick inside leg kick.
Akainu throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Bombs.
Akainu was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Bombs misses with a hook.
Bombs's legs have taken a beating and he's really slowing down as a result.
Bombs swinging wildly here.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Sakazuki Akainu.
I've got Akainu winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 27:30
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 27:30
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sakazuki Akainu!
During a confident post fight interview, Sakazuki Akainu thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Fernando Diaz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Renilio Gracie Slaughter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Diaz comes to the cage accompanied by Boombastic (Mr Lover Lover) by Shaggy. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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163 lbs
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21
167 lbs
5 - 2 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Fernando Diaz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Renilio Gracie Slaughter!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Patrick Alders and Radbod Blank.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Diaz shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Gracie Slaughter napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Gracie Slaughter struggling a bit here.
Diaz is staying tight to Gracie Slaughter's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Diaz advances nicely into full mount.
Gracie Slaughter really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Diaz controlling his opponent.
Diaz has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie Slaughter is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Diaz prevents Gracie Slaughter from getting the reversal.
Diaz takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Diaz seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Gracie Slaughter for as long as he can get away with.
Gracie Slaughter wants to control but Diaz is having none of it.
Diaz takes Gracie Slaughter's back.
Diaz keeps control of the position as Gracie Slaughter tries to break free.
Gracie Slaughter is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Gracie Slaughter trying to control the action but Diaz just sinks the hooks in.
Diaz has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Gracie Slaughter's body.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Diaz.
Diaz is persistently looking for the submission but Gracie Slaughter is defending it well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Diaz not allowing Gracie Slaughter to control his hands.
Gracie Slaughter wants to escape the position.
Gracie Slaughter keeps trying to improve his position.
Gracie Slaughter trying to control the hands but Diaz won't let him.
I would not like to be Gracie Slaughter right now.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Diaz's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Gracie Slaughter tries to escape but Diaz has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diaz trying to control.
Gracie Slaughter is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Diaz trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Gracie Slaughter doesn't escape.
Gracie Slaughter is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Gracie Slaughter trying to control the hands but Diaz breaks the grip.
Good control from Diaz.
Gracie Slaughter trying to control the position but Diaz manages to sink in the hooks.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Diaz tries to get the hooks in deep but Gracie Slaughter pushed the leg off.
Diaz has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Gracie Slaughter's body.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gracie Slaughter tries to roll but Diaz sticks to his back.
Diaz struggling to keep hold of the position.
Gracie Slaughter is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Diaz.
You can see the frustration on Gracie Slaughter's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Diaz trying to control momentarily.
Diaz is hanging on to Gracie Slaughter's back as he tries to escape.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gracie Slaughter showing good submission defense here.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Diaz controlling the positon.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fernando Diaz dominated that round.
That's time! Diaz's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Gracie Slaughter gets the takedown into side control.
Diaz is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Diaz gets back to half guard.
Diaz wants to control but Gracie Slaughter is keeping busy.
Diaz looking for submissions off his back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diaz looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Gracie Slaughter throwing shots but Diaz is blocking nicely.
Gracie Slaughter has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Club Pain. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Diaz actively working from the bottom here.
Diaz keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Diaz keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Diaz keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Diaz is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Diaz wants to control but Gracie Slaughter is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Diaz tries to get to full guard but Gracie Slaughter has control of the leg.
Diaz trying to control here.
Gracie Slaughter missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Gracie Slaughter sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Diaz defending well though.
Gracie Slaughter is thwarting Diaz's attempts to control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Diaz manages to get to full guard.
Gracie Slaughter throwing strikes but missing.
Gracie Slaughter throwing strikes from guard but Diaz blocks nicely.
Diaz is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Gracie Slaughter can do to turn this around?
Gracie Slaughter throws a big right hand that misses.
Gracie Slaughter postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Diaz controls Gracie Slaughter momentarily but Gracie Slaughter frees himself.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Gracie Slaughter accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Gracie Slaughter throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Gracie Slaughter loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Diaz is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diaz is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Gracie Slaughter is aware though and is defending well.
Gracie Slaughter trying to control but Diaz is working from the bottom.
Diaz had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Gracie Slaughter defends it easily.
Diaz looking for a guillotine here but Gracie Slaughter defends easily.
Gracie Slaughter postures up in Diaz's guard and throws a big left but Diaz blocks it.
Gracie Slaughter trying to control but Diaz is working from the bottom.
Diaz has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Gracie Slaughter can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Gracie Slaughter accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Gracie Slaughter throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Diaz works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Diaz is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Diaz has Gracie Slaughter pulled in close to control his posture.
Diaz avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Diaz is trying to keep Gracie Slaughter in close.
Gracie Slaughter wants to control from the top but Diaz keeps moving.
Diaz is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Gracie Slaughter defends well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gracie Slaughter got a little sloppy there for a moment and Diaz has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Gracie Slaughter has managed to get both his arms back between Diaz's legs - danger averted.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Renilio Gracie Slaughter showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Diaz swings for the body but Gracie Slaughter moves out of range.
Diaz throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gracie Slaughter unleashes a big counter combination but Diaz bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Gracie Slaughter looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Diaz trying to hold on to Gracie Slaughter's head to control him but Gracie Slaughter postures up.
Gracie Slaughter wants to control but Diaz is keeping him busy.
Diaz avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Gracie Slaughter.
Diaz wants to improve his position but Gracie Slaughter is controlling well.
Diaz is not content to let Gracie Slaughter control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diaz is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Gracie Slaughter misses with a head shot. Diaz uses the momentum to regain guard.
Diaz looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Diaz seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Diaz keeping full guard, as Gracie Slaughter tries to pass.
Diaz keeping moving, preventing Gracie Slaughter from controlling successfully.
Diaz looking to control.
Diaz avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Diaz is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Gracie Slaughter is aware though and is defending well.
Gracie Slaughter trying to control the position from guard on top but Diaz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Diaz working for a triangle but Gracie Slaughter defends it easily.
Gracie Slaughter is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Diaz is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Gracie Slaughter is aware though and is defending well.
Gracie Slaughter got a little sloppy there for a moment and Diaz has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Gracie Slaughter has managed to get both his arms back between Diaz's legs - danger averted.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Gracie Slaughter throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Diaz works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Gracie Slaughter postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Diaz trying to keep a closed guard but Gracie Slaughter is proving a slippery customer.
Gracie Slaughter throwing strikes from guard but Diaz blocks nicely.
Gracie Slaughter loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Gracie Slaughter wants to control from the top but Diaz keeps moving.
Diaz working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Gracie Slaughter doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Gracie Slaughter manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie Slaughter with a flurry of punches that miss.
Gracie Slaughter loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Diaz is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Diaz keeping moving, preventing Gracie Slaughter from controlling successfully.
Diaz had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Gracie Slaughter defends it easily.
Gracie Slaughter throwing strikes but missing.
Gracie Slaughter throwing strikes from guard but Diaz blocks nicely.
Diaz avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Diaz is looking for a triangle but Gracie Slaughter pushes his legs off easily.
Gracie Slaughter pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Diaz is keeping the position for now.
Diaz is trying to keep Gracie Slaughter in close.
Gracie Slaughter is looking to work some ground and pound but Diaz has wrist control.
Diaz looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Gracie Slaughter throws a big right hand that misses.
Gracie Slaughter not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gracie Slaughter dives in and scores a takedown into Diaz's guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Renilio Gracie Slaughter comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Gracie Slaughter has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 28:29
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 28:29
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Renilio Gracie Slaughter!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Shakhbulat Shamkhalaev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andrey Eremeev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Shamkhalaev comes to the cage accompanied by CoCo (MAKJ Remix) - O.T. Genasis. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Shakhbulat Shamkhalaev!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Andrey Eremeev!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Daniel Blasius and Saam Ante.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shamkhalaev clinches up with Eremeev and pushes him back against the cage.
Eremeev manages to break the clinch.
Shamkhalaev walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
It looks like Shakhbulat Shamkhalaev has been cut.
Eremeev swats away the attempt to clinch by Shamkhalaev.
Eremeev misses with an uppercut.
We've been told by Shamkhalaev's head coaches at LOD: Top Team that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Eremeev thuds his right hand into Shamkhalaev's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Shamkhalaev closes the distance and clinches.
Eremeev swings wildly with an uppercut but Shamkhalaev uses good head movement to avoid it.
Eremeev looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Shamkhalaev cracks Eremeev with a nice body shot.
Eremeev drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Shamkhalaev creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Eremeev's defenses.
Eremeev pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Eremeev throws a body punch but Shamkhalaev moves out of range.
Shamkhalaev thinks about countering with a body kick.
Shamkhalaev rushes Eremeev and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Shamkhalaev misses with a punch on the inside.
Shamkhalaev throws a head punch that misses.
Eremeev's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Eremeev connects with a right hand. Shamkhalaev shakes it off.
Shamkhalaev tries to clinch up
and Shamkhalaev takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Eremeev on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Eremeev can't get the takedown.
Shamkhalaev misses with a knee to the head.
Eremeev is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
With the fighters up against the cage, Shamkhalaev throws an elbow but misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Shamkhalaev.
Shamkhalaev lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Eremeev is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Shamkhalaev is defending well.
Shakhbulat Shamkhalaev has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Andrey Eremeev.
Eremeev stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Eremeev looking to stall.
Shamkhalaev throws a knee to the head but misses.
Eremeev blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Shamkhalaev lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Eremeev backwards.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shamkhalaev swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Eremeev stalling the fight.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Eremeev has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Eremeev is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Shamkhalaev gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
A knee to the head by Shamkhalaev.
Eremeev drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Eremeev swings wildly with an uppercut but Shamkhalaev uses good head movement to avoid it.
Shamkhalaev misses with the head strike.
Shamkhalaev gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Eremeev.
Eremeev tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Shamkhalaev's elbow.
Eremeev wants a takedown.
Eremeev lands a nice uppercut.
Shamkhalaev misses with an elbow over the top.
Shamkhalaev throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Eremeevs head.
Eremeev tries a body shot but Shamkhalaev blocks it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Eremeev pressing his opponent against the cage.
Shamkhalaev gets through Eremeev's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Shamkhalaev with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Eremeev blocks an elbow strike from Shamkhalaev.
Shamkhalaev scores with a shoulder strike.
Shamkhalaev with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Shamkhalaev looking to throw knees to the head but Eremeev is blocking nicely.
Nice body punch from Eremeev - that landed with a thud.
Shamkhalaev tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Eremeev avoids it.
Eremeev breaks the clinch.
Eremeev throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Eremeev misses with an uppercut. Shamkhalaev saw that one coming.
Eremeev avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Eremeev! But no joy.
Shamkhalaev closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Shamkhalaev misses with a knee to the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Shamkhalaev.
Eremeev is looking to break free of the clinch but Shamkhalaev has double underhooks.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Eremeev escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Eremeev smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Eremeev with a nice cross.
Andrey Eremeev seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Shamkhalaev stuffs the takedown attempt from Eremeev. Eremeev gets slowly back to his feet.
Eremeev throws the left hand but Shamkhalaev avoids the punch easily.
Eremeev jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Eremeev moves out of range of the leg kick from Shamkhalaev.
The fighters circling - Eremeev throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Eremeev is defended easily by Shamkhalaev.
Shamkhalaev clinches.
Eremeev on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Eremeev escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Eremeev waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Shamkhalaev.
Shamkhalaev half committed to a counter leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shakhbulat Shamkhalaev dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Shakhbulat Shamkhalaev's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
A left lands for Eremeev.
Eremeev keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Eremeev has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Eremeev lands a glancing blow to the side of Shamkhalaev's head.
Shamkhalaev uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Eremeev.
A telegraphed right hand from Shamkhalaev misses the target.
Eremeev misses with an uppercut. Shamkhalaev saw that one coming.
Shamkhalaev lands a jab to the nose.
Eremeev just misses with a punch to the body.
Eremeev misses with a body shot.
Shamkhalaev turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Shamkhalaev tries to close the distance and clinch up but Eremeev swats him away and circles back towards the center.
No joy there for Shamkhalaev, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Shakhbulat Shamkhalaev is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Shamkhalaev drives through and clinches with Eremeev against the cage.
Eremeev dodges an elbow strike from Shamkhalaev.
Eremeev working aggressively here.
Eremeev stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Eremeev wants a takedown.
Eremeev has picked Shamkhalaev up - he's going for a ride! Eremeev dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Eremeev thows a huge punch but Shamkhalaev dodges it nicely.
Eremeev trying to mount his opponent but Shamkhalaev defends it.
Eremeev thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Shamkhalaev's head.
Eremeev stops Shamkhalaev from getting back to his feet.
Eremeev has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Eremeev is working for a submission of some sort.
Eremeev seems to be looking for submissions.
Eremeev thows a huge punch but Shamkhalaev dodges it nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Eremeev throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Shamkhalaev wants to get back to his feet.
Eremeev is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Shamkhalaev has managed to free his arm - good work.
Eremeev missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Shamkhalaev wants to get back to his feet.
Eremeev throws a strike but Shamkhalaev avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Shamkhalaev avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Eremeev postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Eremeev trying to control the position from guard on top but Shamkhalaev is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Shamkhalaev doesn't manage to clinch there - Eremeev circles away.
Eremeev throws a shot from downtown. Shamkhalaev moves away and avoids it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Eremeev swats away the attempt to clinch by Shamkhalaev.
Shamkhalaev with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Eremeev to score with a decent uppercut.
Eremeev looks for a takedown but Shamkhalaev sprawls well.
Eremeev misses with a wild body shot.
Eremeev circles away from the clinch attempt.
Shamkhalaev tries to close the distance and clinch up but Eremeev swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Shamkhalaev tries to clinch up but Eremeev circles away and keeps his distance.
Shamkhalaev takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Shamkhalaev ducks under a wild hook from Eremeev.
Eremeev takes a swing at Shamkhalaev's ribcage but misses.
Shamkhalaev fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Eremeev, pushing him back against the cage.
Eremeev pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Shamkhalaev rushes Eremeev and presses him up against the cage.
Eremeev tries to break free but Shamkhalaev pushes him back against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Eremeev drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Shakhbulat Shamkhalaev has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Andrey Eremeev.
A short right from Shamkhalaev on the inside.
Eremeev goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Eremeev has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Shamkhalaev lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Eremeev content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Shamkhalaev struggles to land a body shot inside as Eremeev controls his hands.
Eremeev takes an elbow to the temple.
Eremeev tries for a takedown but Shamkhalaev manages to get underhooks.
Eremeev breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Eremeev lands with a nice combination. Shamkhalaev backs away looking to recover.
Shamkhalaev takes the fight into the clinch.
Shamkhalaev misses with a short punch on the inside.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Shamkhalaev just misses with a elbow thrown towards Eremeev's brow.
Eremeev is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Andrey Eremeev will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Shakhbulat Shamkhalaev's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Eremeev avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
It seemed like Eremeev was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Eremeev scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Shamkhalaev tries to close the distance and clinch up but Eremeev swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Shamkhalaev tries to close the distance and clinch up but Eremeev swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Eremeev cracks Shamkhalaev with an open hand slap.
Eremeev throws a shot to the body.
Eremeev throws a big shot that misses.
Shamkhalaev looks to score with a jab to the body but Eremeev is just out of range.
Shamkhalaev tries to close the distance and clinch up but Eremeev swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Shamkhalaev closes the distance and clinches.
Eremeev blocks an uppercut.
Eremeev tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shamkhalaev lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Shamkhalaev is pressed up against the cage. Eremeev has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Shamkhalaev down to the mat. Shamkhalaev avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Shamkhalaev rushes Eremeev and presses him up against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Shamkhalaev misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Eremeev.
Nice body punch from Eremeev.
Eremeev is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Shamkhalaev gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Eremeev's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Eremeev lands a right hook to the body.
Eremeev paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Shamkhalaev closes the distance and clinches.
Eremeev is trying to stall.
Shamkhalaev misses with the head strike.
Eremeev manages to break the clinch.
Eremeev throws a shot to the body.
Eremeev goes for a double leg but Shamkhalaev avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Shamkhalaev continues to drive forward.
Shakhbulat Shamkhalaev has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Andrey Eremeev.
Shamkhalaev moves in looking to clinch but Eremeev pushes him off.
Shamkhalaev displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Eremeev.
Eremeev takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Shamkhalaev takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Eremeev takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Eremeev keeps the fight on the outside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Eremeev lands a lovely overhand right.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Shamkhalaev walks into a jab.
Eremeev throws a lazy right hand but Shamkhalaev sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Shamkhalaev tries to clinch up but Eremeev circles away and keeps his distance.
A little jabbing left from Eremeev on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Shamkhalaev tries to close the distance and clinch but Eremeev swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Shamkhalaev tries to close the distance and clinch but Eremeev swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Eremeev throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Eremeev throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Eremeev checks a low kick from Shamkhalaev.
Shamkhalaev walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Eremeev scores with a one two! Shamkhalaev had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Eremeev waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Shamkhalaev.
Shamkhalaev tries to clinch up.
A little jabbing left from Eremeev on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Eremeev throws a series of punches but Shamkhalaev moves out of range.
Shamkhalaev moves in looking to clinch but Eremeev pushes him off.
Shamkhalaev tries to close the distance and clinch but Eremeev swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Shamkhalaev throws a nice outside leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shamkhalaev is looking to clinch.
Shamkhalaev moves out of range of the strikes.
Shamkhalaev takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Shamkhalaev cracks Eremeev with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Shamkhalaev drives through and clinches with Eremeev against the cage.
Eremeev wants to take the fight to the mat but Shamkhalaev manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Eremeev avoids a wild elbow strike from Shamkhalaev.
Eremeev blocks the elbow strike.
Eremeev goes for a takedown in the clinch but Shamkhalaev prevents it.
Shakhbulat Shamkhalaev has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Shamkhalaev lands an elbow inside that Eremeev shrugs off.
It looks like Andrey Eremeev has been cut.
Eremeev's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Eremeev avoids a wild elbow strike from Shamkhalaev.
Eremeev is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Shamkhalaev lands an elbow inside that Eremeev shrugs off.
Shamkhalaev comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Eremeev wants the takedown. Shamkhalaev is fighting it off but Eremeev persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Shamkhalaev's guard against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Eremeev loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Eremeev prevents Shamkhalaev from getting back to his feet.
Shamkhalaev has his feet on Eremeev's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Shamkhalaev is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Eremeev is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Shamkhalaev misses with a body shot.
Shamkhalaev wants to clinch up but Eremeev keeps it at a distance.
It seemed like Eremeev was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Shamkhalaev fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Eremeev, pushing him back against the cage.
Shamkhalaev is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Eremeev is defending well for now.
Shamkhalaev lands a damaging elbow.
Shamkhalaev prevents a takedown attempt there.
Eremeev has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Shamkhalaev blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Eremeev wants to break the clinch but can't.
Eremeev blocks the elbow strike.
A short right from Shamkhalaev.
Eremeev is rocked!
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Andrey Eremeev.
I think Eremeev has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 28:29
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Andrey Eremeev!
Our winner, Andrey Eremeev, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Tomas Morato (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sergei Tatarinov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that Tomas Morato has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Tomas Morato seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tomas Morato!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 8 - 0, fighting out of New York, Sergei Tatarinov!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Radbod Blank and Aafke Stam.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Morato gets a clinch.
Tatarinov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Morato's elbow.
Tatarinov struggles to land a body shot inside as Morato controls his hands.
Morato blocks an uppercut.
Morato manages to break the clinch.
Tatarinov lands a nice leg kick that just misses Morato's sensitive parts.
Tatarinov thows a leg kick but Morato checks it
and Morato counters with a takedown into side control.
Tatarinov throws Morato to one side and escapes!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tatarinov tries a head kick but it misses.
Morato gets a takedown into half guard.
Tatarinov kicks Morato off and gets back to his feet.
Morato has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Wreckshop in the buildup to the fight.
Morato darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Morato working the head and body with strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tatarinov is trying to get back to full guard.
Tatarinov is trying to control but can't.
Tatarinov keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Tatarinov makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Morato throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Tatarinov tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Morato is in Tatarinov's guard.
Tatarinov managing to control the position.
Morato landing with the ground and pound.
Morato scoring with some ground and pound.
Tatarinov is trying to keep Morato in close.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tatarinov wants to stand and escape but Morato is having none of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Morato is stalling in the full guard.
Morato trying to control but Tatarinov is working from the bottom.
Morato scoring with some ground and pound.
Morato trying to control the position from guard on top but Tatarinov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tatarinov trying to keep a closed guard but Morato is proving a slippery customer.
Tatarinov is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Tatarinov wants to stand and escape but Morato is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tatarinov seems keen to control Morato's posture.
Tatarinov wants to stand up but Morato is controlling him.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Tatarinov looks to land a right hand but Morato moved out of range.
Morato throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Tatarinov tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Morato is in Tatarinov's guard.
Tatarinov avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Tatarinov wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Tatarinov wants to stand and escape but Morato is having none of it.
Morato is in close to Tatarinov's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Morato trying to control the position from guard on top but Tatarinov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Morato throwing strikes from guard but Tatarinov blocks nicely.
Morato has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Morato trying to control but Tatarinov is working from the bottom.
Tatarinov pulls Morato in close to prevent any damage.
Morato working some strikes from top position.
Morato prevents Tatarinov from getting back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Morato wants to pass the guard but Tatarinov is keeping the position.
Tatarinov had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Morato defends it easily.
Morato wants to control from the top but Tatarinov keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Sergei Tatarinov will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Tatarinov throws a sloppy head kick and Morato moves out of range easily.
Morato moves out of range as Tatarinov strikes.
Tatarinov moves forwards but Morato connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Morato tries for a takedown but Tatarinov circles away easily
letting Tatarinov counter with a right hand.
Morato shoots in looking for a takedown. Tatarinov tries to sprawl out of it but Morato keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Tatarinov manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Morato dives in for a single leg takedown but Tatarinov sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Tatarinov raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tomas Morato. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tatarinov throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Morato.
Morato shoots in and drives through. Tatarinov sprawls well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice uppercut lands for Tatarinov. That snapped Morato's head back.
Morato misses with a takedown attempt
and Tatarinov counters with a nice leg kick.
Morato cracks a nice hook into Tatarinov's ribs.
Tatarinov looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tatarinov throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tatarinov misses with a hook.
Morato lands a body shot.
Sergei Tatarinov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Morato closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Tatarinov makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Tatarinov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Tatarinov throws a leg kick but Morato checks it.
Morato walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Tatarinov rushes Morato and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Morato tries to break free but Tatarinov pushes him back against the cage.
Tatarinov misses with a body punch.
Tatarinov can't find room to land a body shot as Morato controls the action.
Tatarinov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
That kick from Tatarinov tenderised Morato's leg. Morato is trying to keep his angry face on.
Morato tries to clinch but Tatarinov moves out of range.
Tatarinov scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Morato shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Tatarinov but Tatarinov pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Sergei Tatarinov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Tatarinov tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A nice leg kick lands there from Tatarinov.
Tatarinov connects with a solid leg kick.
Tatarinov lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Tatarinov misses with a hook.
Morato attempts a counter takedown but Tatarinov avoids it well and moves away.
Tatarinov misses with the combination.
Tatarinov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Morato was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A decent looking cross lands there for Morato.
Morato needs to keep his hands up - Tatarinov had a free shot at his head there.
Tatarinov connects with a crisp jab.
Tatarinov fails in his attempt to clinch.
Tatarinov throws a big shot that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Morato goes for a double leg but Tatarinov avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Tatarinov continues to drive forward.
Morato takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Morato looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Tatarinov throws a body shot but no joy.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Morato.
Morato working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Morato connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Tatarinov some visible discomfort.
Morato working away.
Tomas Morato overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Who's going to make the next move?
Morato cracks Tatarinov with an elbow. That is naaassty.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tatarinov wants to get back to his feet.
Morato tries to advance to mount but can't.
Tatarinov looks to move to half guard but instead Morato has passed into mount! Damn!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tatarinov trying desperately to get to his feet.
BOOM! Morato connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Tatarinov wants to hold on but Morato pushes him away.
Morato trying to control but Tatarinov is having none of it.
Tatarinov squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sergei Tatarinov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Tatarinov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tatarinov moves into the clinch successfully.
Morato wants to break the clinch but can't.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Morato.
Morato prevents a body shot from Tatarinov.
Morato manages to break the clinch.
Tatarinov throws a left and a right that both miss
enabling Morato to counter with a crisp jab.
Morato shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Tatarinov napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Tatarinov explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tatarinov swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Morato.
Tatarinov misses with a two punch combination.
Morato avoids a punch combination nicely.
Morato looking to score a takedown here. Tatarinov is defending well but Morato drives through and ends up in Tatarinov's guard.
Tatarinov manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Morato blocks a body shot from Tatarinov.
Morato is trying to push Tatarinov away but Tatarinov has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Tatarinov has a couple of punches blocked by Morato.
Tatarinov has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Morato is trying to break the clinch but Tatarinov is controlling him.
A body shot lands from Tatarinov.
Tatarinov tries a body shot but Morato blocks it.
Morato is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Tatarinov lands a hook that snaps the head of Morato backwards.
Tatarinov tries to work over Morato's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Tatarinov has a couple of punches blocked by Morato.
Tatarinov with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Tatarinov working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Tatarinov digs a right hand into Morato's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Morato's gas tank.
Tatarinov working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Morato tries to pull guard but Tatarinov holds him up against the cage and eventually Morato drops back down to his feet.
Tatarinov looking to throw knees to the head but Morato is blocking nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Morato manages to break the clinch.
Morato fails with the takedown.
Tatarinov bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Morato keeps the fight on the outside.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tatarinov lands a nice shot that snaps Morato's head back.
Morato dives in and grabs Tatarinov's left leg, looking for a takedown. Tatarinov pushes down on Morato's head and hops out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tomas Morato. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Morato.
Tatarinov is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Morato has just dragged him back down to the mat.
The strikes coming from Morato are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Morato is looking to take a break and control but Tatarinov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Morato working away.
Tatarinov is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Morato asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Tomas Morato has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tatarinov struggling a bit here.
Tatarinov is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Tatarinov manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Morato keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A short body shot lands from Tatarinov as the two fighters clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Tatarinov misses with a short punch on the inside.
Tatarinov with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Tatarinov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Morato's elbow.
Tatarinov lands a damaging elbow.
Tatarinov tries to throw a body punch but Morato avoids it by throwing Tatarinov back against the cage.
Tatarinov lands an elbow inside that Morato shrugs off.
Morato wants to break the clinch but can't.
Tatarinov lands a body punch in the clinch.
Morato wants to break the clinch but can't.
Morato takes an elbow to the temple.
Tatarinov gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Tatarinov with a knee to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tatarinov scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Tatarinov lands a nice uppercut.
Tatarinov lands a shoulder strike.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sergei Tatarinov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Tatarinov has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 28:30
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 27:30
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sergei Tatarinov!
Our winner, Sergei Tatarinov, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Nebojša Brynjar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Selfie Lord (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Nebojša Brynjar!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Selfie Lord!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Patrick Alders and Wagner Zegers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A looping hook to the body misses from Lord. Brynjar does a little dance to reset his feet.
Brynjar misses with an uppercut.
Lord follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Brynjar defending well as Lord loads up on a big left hand.
Brynjar lands a leg kick that knocks Lord off balance momentarily.
Lord digs a good body shot into Brynjar's ribs.
Brynjar fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Lord on the side of the head.
Lord throws an overhand right that lands on Brynjar's shoulder, as Brynjar tries to avoid the shot.
Good leg kick by Lord there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Brynjar misses with a low kick as Lord jumps back.
Brynjar pushes Lord up against the cage in a clinch.
Brynjar misses with a short punch on the inside.
Brynjar digs a right hand underneath Lord's ribcage. Lord let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Brynjar goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Lord breaks from the clinch.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Brynjar throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Lord jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Brynjar takes a swing at Lord's ribcage but misses.
It seemed like Lord was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Brynjar misses with a left hand
and Lord counters with a straight right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Brynjar lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
That kick from Lord tenderised Brynjar's leg. Brynjar is trying to keep his angry face on.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A right-left combo lands from Brynjar.
Lord misses with a jab to the body
and Brynjar counters by moving into the clinch.
Brynjar misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch on the inside from Lord fails to land.
Lord is trying to break the clinch but Brynjar is controlling him.
Lord misses with a hook from the clinch.
Brynjar digs a right hand underneath Lord's ribcage. Lord let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lord.
Brynjar scores with a shoulder strike.
A right handed body shot lands from Brynjar.
Lord is looking to break free of the clinch but Brynjar has double underhooks.
Lord throws a punch but it's blocked by Brynjar.
Brynjar misses with a hook to the ribs.
Brynjar works on Lord's body with a couple of short punches.
Brynjar blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Brynjar swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Brynjar tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lord's elbow.
Brynjar tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Lord breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Lord.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Brynjar connects with a body shot that sends Lord's belly button to the back.
Lord throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Brynjar looks to land a right hand but Lord moved out of range.
Brynjar misses with a leg kick.
A big right from Brynjar misses.
Lord ducks under a wild hook from Brynjar.
Brynjar fails to land with a series of punches.
Lord misses with a straight right.
Brynjar ducks under a wild hook from Lord.
Brynjar looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Lord misses with a wild body shot.
Brynjar scores with a jab to the head.
Brynjar ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lord moves away.
Lord turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Brynjar pushes Lord up against the cage in a clinch.
Lord takes a shot to the head.
Lord breaks the clinch.
Lord throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Jab from Lord.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brynjar avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Brynjar checks a leg kick.
Brynjar throws a leg kick
and Lord connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Brynjar slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Brynjar tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Lord looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Lord has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Brynjar throws a body shot but no joy.
Lord misses with a wild body shot.
Lord connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Brynjar momentarily.
Lord throws a sloppy head kick and Brynjar moves out of range easily.
Lord's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Brynjar connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Lord scrambles back to his feet.
Brynjar looks to land a left hand but Lord moved out of range nicely.
Lord looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Brynjar takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Lord moves away from the strike by Brynjar.
Brynjar misses with an uppercut. Lord saw that one coming.
Lord throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Brynjar to counter with a crisp jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lord thows a left - swing and a miss!
Brynjar throws a big shot that misses.
Lord throws out a counter right but Brynjar avoids it with no problem.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
That kick from Brynjar tenderised Lord's leg. Lord is trying to keep his angry face on.
Brynjar throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Brynjar throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Lord sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Lord shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Brynjar misses with a low kick.
Lord tries to land a front kick but Brynjar steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
A swing and a miss from Brynjar.
Brynjar misses with a wild body shot.
Brynjar feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Lord's calf.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Brynjar.
Lord keeps Brynjar at a distance using the push kick.
Lord is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Brynjar.
The crowd cheers as Brynjar lands an impressive looking overhand right. Lord doesn't seem phased though.
Both fighters circling a little - Lord finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Brynjar takes a body punch but keeps moving.
A swing and a miss from Brynjar.
Lord defending well as Brynjar loads up on a big left hand.
Lord looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Brynjar misses with a body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nebojša Brynjar dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Brynjar throws a lazy right hand but Lord sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Lord pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Brynjar throws a low kick, looking for Lord's leg but Lord calmly moves out of range.
Brynjar stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Lord.
Brynjar connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Lord momentarily.
Lord throws a right and a left that Brynjar avoids nicely.
Brynjar has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Lord takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Brynjar throws an overhand right that lands on Lord's shoulder, as Lord tries to avoid the shot.
Brynjar keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
The fighters circling - Brynjar throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Jab from Brynjar.
Lord connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Brynjar momentarily.
Selfie Lord seems to be getting the better of the standup.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Brynjar displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lord throws out the jab.
Brynjar is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Lord.
Lord pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Brynjar has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Lord finds it's way round the side to connect with Brynjar's head.
Lord throws a leg kick but Brynjar sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Brynjar digs a good hook to Lord's body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brynjar tries to clinch up but Lord circles away and keeps his distance.
Brynjar lands a right hook to the body.
Brynjar throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Brynjar has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Brynjar checks a low kick from Lord.
Lord drops his hands momentarily and Brynjar takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Lord needs to keep his hands up - Brynjar had a free shot at his head there.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Brynjar.
Brynjar blocks a jab.
A jab from Brynjar misses.
Lord uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Brynjar.
Lord is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Brynjar.
Lord throws a solid leg kick but Brynjar takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Lord.
Lord ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Brynjar throws a chopping leg kick but Lord manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Brynjar throws a jab but it's blocked by Lord.
Lord moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Lord takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Brynjar takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lord keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Brynjar.
Lord looks to throw the jab but Brynjar is out of range.
A bone on bone clash there as Brynjar blocks the leg kick.
Brynjar is looking to counter punch.
Brynjar lands a body shot.
Brynjar ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Lord throws an overhand right that lands on Brynjar's shoulder, as Brynjar tries to avoid the shot.
Brynjar lands a jab-cross combination.
Lord throws the left hand but Brynjar avoids the punch easily.
Brynjar lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Brynjar.
Lord wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Brynjar dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Brynjar throws a low kick but Lord moves out of range easily.
A slapping leg kick lands for Lord.
Brynjar throws the left hand but Lord avoids the punch easily.
Lord on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Lord throws a sloppy head kick
and Brynjar counters with a thumping low kick.
Lord keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brynjar looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
A head kick misses from Lord.
Brynjar takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Brynjar misses with an uppercut. Lord saw that one coming.
Brynjar lands with a thumping leg kick.
Lord throws an overhand right that lands on Brynjar's shoulder, as Brynjar tries to avoid the shot.
Brynjar misses with a straight left.
Lord walks into a stiff left hand from Brynjar.
Brynjar forces Lord back against the cage and clinches.
Brynjar tries to work over Lord's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Lord working aggressively here.
Lord misses with a punch on the inside.
Brynjar pushes Lord back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Lord misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Lord fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Lord wants to break free but Brynjar has control.
Brynjar swings wildly with an uppercut but Lord uses good head movement to avoid it.
Brynjar tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lord tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Lord blocks an uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lord misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Lord lands a hook that snaps the head of Brynjar backwards.
Brynjar blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A right hand to the body from Brynjar.
Lord's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Lord goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Lord throws a punch but it's blocked by Brynjar.
A head punch on the inside from Brynjar fails to land.
Lord wants to get back to striking at distance but Brynjar won't allow it.
Lord escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A low kick from Lord misses
letting Brynjar counter with a right hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lord on the wrong end of a nice hook.
A big right from Brynjar misses.
Brynjar swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Brynjar moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromLord.
Brynjar's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Lord connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Brynjar scrambles back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Nebojša Brynjar will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Lord throws a body punch but Brynjar moves out of range.
Brynjar throws a body shot but no joy.
Lord connects with a nice looking jab.
Lord throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Brynjar tries to score with a low kick but Lord moves his leg out of the way.
Brynjar scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Brynjar misses with the combination.
Brynjar misses with a few strikes there.
A lazy left from Brynjar finds it's target.
Lord connects with a good right hand that stumbles Brynjar. Brynjar circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Lord slips a jab from Brynjar.
Brynjar paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Brynjar keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lord.
Brynjar takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Brynjar throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Lord to counter with a crisp jab.
A left lands for Lord.
Brynjar is rocked!
Brynjar throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A nice leg kick lands there from Lord.
Brynjar tries to land a leg kick but Lord saw it coming and moves away.
Lord swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A bone on bone clash there as Brynjar blocks the leg kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Lord.
Lord misses with a looping right.
Lord moves forwards but Brynjar connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Brynjar misses with a body shot.
Lord misses with a looping left.
Lord uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Brynjar.
Lord throws the left hand but Brynjar avoids the punch easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Brynjar misses the target.
Brynjar jabs at Lord's body.
Lord throws out a loose jab but Brynjar uses good head movement to avoid it.
Brynjar misses with a low kick.
Lord misses with the body kick
and Lord takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Brynjar misses the jab.
Lord avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Some bone on bone action there as Lord checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Brynjar throws a front kick aimed at Lord's knee but Lord avoids it well.
Selfie Lord has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lord uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Brynjar.
Lord blocks a jab.
Lord connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Brynjar's hands.
Lord has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A good leg kick by Lord.
Lord takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Brynjar tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Lord is able to avoid easily.
Lord tries to work over Brynjar's front leg with a kick but Brynjar checks it.
A slow jab from Lord misses its intended target.
Lord throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lord checks a leg kick.
Brynjar gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Brynjar lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Nebojša Brynjar has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Lord working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Lord manages to break the clinch.
Lord takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Brynjar moves out of range of the body kick.
Brynjar tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Lord paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Nebojša Brynjar is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lord takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Brynjar tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Lord counters with a straight that turns Brynjar's legs to rubber! Lord pushes forward with more strikes and Brynjar goes down, battered and bloody! That's a wrap folks!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:11 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Selfie Lord!
During a confident post fight interview, Selfie Lord thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Brian Hardy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Unstable Roark (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Roark has chosen Cult of personality as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
16 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Brian Hardy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Unstable Roark!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Saam Ante and Patrick Alders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Roark tries to bum rush Hardy with a series of wild strikes but Hardy uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Roark connects with a body shot.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Roark.
Roark moves in looking to clinch but Hardy pushes him off.
Hardy lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Roark circles away quickly and effectively.
Roark shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
A swing and a miss from Hardy.
Hardy swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Unstable Roark seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Roark missing with a left hand there. Hardy was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hardy blocks a head kick by Roark.
Hardy fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Roark manages to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Roark throws a head kick that misses.
Roark moves out of range of the strikes.
Roark misses with a head kick.
Roark fails in his attempt to clinch.
We've been told by Hardy's head coaches at LOD: Ground Zero that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Hardy misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Roark throws a right and a left that Hardy avoids nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Roark thows a left - swing and a miss!
Roark throws a lazy uppercut
and Hardy counters with a left to the body.
Roark throws the left hand but Hardy avoids the punch easily.
Roark closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Roark lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Roark lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Roark.
Hardy waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Roark.
Roark throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hardy lands an overhand right.
A head kick misses from Roark.
Hardy lands a glancing blow to the side of Roark's head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Roark tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Hardy loads up on a big right hand but Roark slips the punch.
Hardy lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Roark circles away quickly and effectively.
Good exchange - Hardy coming out on top.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Roark throws a lazy right hand but Hardy sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hardy bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hardy moves out of range of the strikes.
Hardy scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Roark will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Roark is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Hardy.
Roark ducks under a wild hook from Hardy.
Roark is looking to slow Hardy down with leg kicks.
Roark pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Roark tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Hardy fails to land with a series of punches.
Hardy ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
It looked like Hardy was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Roark.
Roark ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hardy moves away.
Roark takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hardy throws the left hand but Roark avoids the punch easily.
Roark takes one to the side of the head.
Hardy shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Hardy throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Roark might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Roark keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hardy throws the left hand but Roark avoids the punch easily.
Roark tries a head kick but it misses.
Hardy fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Roark manages to avoid it.
The crowd cheers as Hardy lands an impressive looking overhand right. Roark doesn't seem phased though.
Hardy throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Roark throws a head kick but Hardy moves out of range.
The fighters circling - Roark throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Roark tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A quick step to the side and Hardy tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Roark throws a head kick that misses.
Hardy uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Roark.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hardy scores with a punch to the head.
Roark throws out a loose jab but Hardy uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hardy throws an overhand right that lands on Roark's shoulder, as Roark tries to avoid the shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Roark is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hardy.
Hardy swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A head kick by Roark misses
and Hardy connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hardy lands a glancing blow to the side of Roark's head.
Hardy lands a right hook to the body.
Roark attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Roark takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
A nice combination there by Hardy.
Hardy misses with a straight right.
Hardy is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hardy is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Roark.
Roark scores with a jab to the head.
Hardy lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Hardy misses with an uppercut. Roark saw that one coming.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brian Hardy dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Hardy thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hardy misses with a body shot.
Roark lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Hardy at a distance.
Hardy throws a body punch but Roark moves out of range.
Hardy takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Danga de danga de dang - Roark scores with a four punch combination!
Roark tries to bum rush Hardy with a series of wild strikes but Hardy uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Hardy tests Roark's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Hardy misses the jab.
Hardy slips a straight right by Roark.
Hardy is looking for a counter combo.
Roark misses with a double jab.
Roark uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hardy.
Hardy moves into range and connects with a jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hardy scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Roark throws the left hand but Hardy avoids the punch easily.
Roark swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hardy throws a body shot but no joy.
Hardy swings widly with a right hand
and Hardy takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hardy is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Roark ducks under a wild hook from Hardy.
Hardy throws a shot from downtown. Roark moves away and avoids it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Roark! But no joy.
Roark misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hardy on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Hardy slips a jab from Roark.
Roark throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Roark throws a sloppy head kick and Hardy moves out of range easily.
Hardy tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Hardy staying out of range there.
Hardy throws a big counter combination but Roark scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Hardy throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hardy jabs Roark right on the nose. Roark blinks but takes it well.
Unstable Roark is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Roark fails to land with a series of punches.
Hardy takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hardy avoids the head kick by Roark.
Roark throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Hardy blocks a head kick by Roark.
Hardy is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Hardy keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Roark throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hardy was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
A big left from Hardy misses.
Roark fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Roark is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hardy.
Hardy was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Hardy misses with a double jab.
Roark scores with a shot to the body.
Hardy stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Roark throws a head kick that half lands.
Roark takes one on the button.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sloppy strikes from Hardy. Those never looked like landing.
Roark throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Hardy misses with a wild body shot.
Hardy just misses with a punch to the body.
Roark misses with a shot to the body
and Hardy counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Hardy waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Roark.
Hardy swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Roark waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hardy.
Hardy keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Roark.
Nice jab there from Roark.
Hardy connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Hardy blocks a head kick by Roark.
It looked like Hardy wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Hardy throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Roark on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Roark tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Roark misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A little feinted left hand from Hardy on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Roark throws a lazy right hand but Hardy sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Roark staying out of range there.
Hardy will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Hardy lunges at Roark with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Roark's hand.
Hardy feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Roarks jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Hardy throws out a loose jab but Roark uses good head movement to avoid it.
Brian Hardy is winning the standup battle so far.
Roark throws a lazy head kick
and Hardy counters with a nice body shot.
Hardy avoids the body shot from Roark.
Roark swings for the body but Hardy moves out of range.
Roark throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Hardy bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Unstable Roark will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Roark ducks under a wild hook from Hardy.
Hardy looks to land a left hand but Roark moved out of range nicely.
Roark tries to clinch
and Hardy counters with a straight right hand.
Roark looks to land a combination but Hardy avoids it well.
Roark lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Roark keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hardy.
Hardy avoids a punch combination nicely.
Hardy avoids the head kick by Roark.
Roark tries a low kick but Hardy avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hardy throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Roark sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Roark avoids a punch combination nicely.
Hardy throws a body punch but Roark moves out of range.
Roark looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Roark fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hardy lands a jab to the nose.
Hardy slips under a jab.
Sloppy strikes from Roark. Those never looked like landing.
Hardy throws a jab when Roark was well out of range.
Hardy swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Roark wants to counter the offense by Hardy and move into the clinch position.
Roark looks to land a combination but Hardy avoids it well.
Hardy staying out of range there.
A head kick misses from Roark.
It looked like Hardy wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Hardy pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Roark has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Roark pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Roark throws out a powerful jab.
Roark lands a nice leg kick that just misses Hardy's sensitive parts.
Hardy's corner calls for a 1-2. Hardy obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Roark misses with a few strikes there.
Roark pivots, looking for a leg kick but Hardy is out of range and Roark settles back down.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Roark throws a lazy head kick
and Hardy cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Roark takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Roark throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hardy throws a hook to the side of Roark's head but Roark sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hardy checks a low kick from Roark.
Roark bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hardy changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Roark slips a straight right by Hardy.
Roark looks to throw the jab but Hardy is out of range.
Roark throws a body punch but Hardy moves out of range.
Hardy connects with the punch.
Roark uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hardy.
Hardy throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Roark throws a head kick but Hardy moves out of range.
Roark tries to close the distance and clinch but Hardy swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
It looked like Hardy wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Roark moves in looking to clinch but Hardy pushes him off.
Roark misses with a low kick as Hardy jumps back.
Hardy throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hardy takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Roark steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hardy.
Roark misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Roark missing with a left hand there. Hardy was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Roark avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A bone on bone clash there as Hardy blocks the leg kick.
A jab from Roark misses.
Hardy throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Roark uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hardy.
Roark throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Roark lands a leg kick that knocks Hardy off balance momentarily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hardy scores with a hook to the body. Roark takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Hardy rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Roark counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Roark wants to clinch up but Hardy keeps it at a distance.
Roark takes a jab right on the kisser.
Hardy keeps the fight on the outside.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hardy lands with an overhand left.
Hardy lands a head shot.
A big right from Hardy misses.
Hardy misses with a series of wild punches.
Hardy throws a lazy right hand but Roark sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Roark throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hardy sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hardy. Roark does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hardy throws a nice looking combination but Roark bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Brian Hardy.
Well Hardy has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 29:28
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 29:28
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Brian Hardy!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Diego Brandao (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mister Love (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Diego Brandao!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mister Love!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Albert Achterberg and Nard Betker.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice shot lands for Love.
Brandao misses with a wild body shot.
Love swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Brandao seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Love with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Love jabs at Brandao's body.
Love throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Brandao counters with a stiff right hand.
Brandao misses with a straight right.
Brandao throws the left hand but Love avoids the punch easily.
Brandao fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Love moves out of range of the strikes.
Love blocks a jab.
Love fakes the leg kick and cracks Brandao in the body.
Love keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Love walks into a stiff left hand from Brandao.
Brandao misses with a wild combination.
Love drops his hands momentarily and Brandao takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brandao ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Love moves away.
Love's coach down at Club Pain was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Love's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Brandao lands with a shot to the body.
Love is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Brandao.
Brandao is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Love.
Love drops his hands momentarily and Brandao takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Brandao throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Love sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Brandao throws a body kick that misses.
Brandao throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Brandao lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Love goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
It looks like Diego Brandao has been cut.
Love fails with an attempt to clinch.
Brandao appears to be looking for a big counter.
Love throws a lazy uppercut
letting Brandao counter with a right hand.
It looks like Mister Love has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Brandao fails to land with a series of punches.
Brandao scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brandao loads up on a big right hand but Love slips the punch.
Brandao scores with a decent looking hook.
Love is rocked!
Brandao misses with a kick to the body.
And Love tries to counter it with a takedown but Brandao pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Love ducks under a wild hook from Brandao.
Love sizes up Brandao with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Brandao takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Love avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Love lands a really nice looking cross but Brandao seems unphased.
Brandao looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Nice defenses there by Love.
Left hook, right uppercut from Love.
Love feints a jab promting Brandao to slip. Love then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Brandao slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Brandao looks to land a left hand but Love moved out of range nicely.
Love tries to clinch up.
Love throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Brandao circles away from the clinch attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Brandao misses.
Brandao avoids the body shot from Love.
Brandao shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Love scores with a shot to the body.
Love throws a quick inside leg kick.
Brandao swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Jab from Love.
Brandao closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Love fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Love fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Brandao looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Love thows a left - swing and a miss!
Brandao connects with a body shot.
Love moves out of range of the strikes.
Brandao scores with a sloppy right hand. Love should have avoided that one.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Love connects with a single shot there.
Brandao has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Love throws a lazy uppercut
and Brandao counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Love is still on wobbly legs! Can Brandao finish him?
Brandao drops Love with a huge uppercut! Love drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes. Brandao is raining down punches and the ref stops the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Diego Brandao!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Khal Drogo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bjorn Ragnar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Drogo might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Tribes song. Ragnar has chosen Shook Ones II as his entrance music. Bjorn Ragnar has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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188 lbs
12 - 1 - 0 |
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24
202 lbs
10 - 3 - 0 |
Great wrestler
Lethal high kicks
Cardio machine |
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Khal Drogo!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Bjorn Ragnar!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Radbod Blank and Patrick Alders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ragnar swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Ragnar lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Ragnar chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Drogo can pounce on him.
Drogo shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Ragnar as he avoids it easily.
Drogo misses with a head kick.
Drogo tests Ragnar's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Ragnar throws a low kick, looking for Drogo's leg but Drogo calmly moves out of range.
Ragnar thows a left - swing and a miss!
Drogo misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Ragnar counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Drogo uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ragnar.
Ragnar throws a leg kick but Drogo moved away.
Ragnar chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Drogo can pounce on him.
Ragnar staying out of range there.
A countering left hand to the body from Ragnar misses.
Drogo delivers a nice body kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ragnar looks to score with a jab to the body but Drogo is just out of range.
Drogo misses with a leg kick.
A good leg kick by Drogo.
Ragnar takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Drogo lands with a nice body kick.
Drogo lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Drogo has closed the distance and engaged Ragnar in a clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Drogo.
Drogo lands a right hand.
Ragnar throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Drogo blocks it with crossed arms.
Ragnar creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Drogo's defenses.
Ragnar lands a left hand.
Drogo tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ragnar's elbow.
Drogo misses with some punches.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Drogo scores with a hook to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Ragnar.
Drogo tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Drogo throws a punch but it's blocked by Ragnar.
Drogo is pushing Ragnar up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Ragnar tries to land knees in the clinch but Drogo avoids the damage to the body.
Drogo trying to stall but Ragnar improves his position.
A nice left hand lands by Ragnar.
Ragnar scores with a shoulder strike.
Ragnar stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Ragnar blocking some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Drogo.
Drogo's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Ragnar tries to break free but Drogo pushes him back against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Drogo fails to land.
Ragnar working aggressively here.
Drogo is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Ragnar misses with some punches.
Ragnar lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Drogo working aggressively here.
Drogo digs a right hand underneath Ragnar's ribcage. Ragnar let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Ragnar misses with the head strike.
Drogo misses with the head strike.
Ragnar tries to land knees in the clinch but Drogo avoids the damage to the body.
Drogo has a couple of punches blocked by Ragnar.
Drogo lands a shoulder strike.
Drogo lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Ragnar backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ragnar.
A right hand to the body from Ragnar.
Drogo misses with a hook from the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Drogo.
Drogo tries a body shot but Ragnar blocks it.
Drogo tries for a takedown. No joy.
Ragnar lands a shoulder strike.
A short uppercut from Ragnar.
Ragnar working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Drogo lands a shoulder strike.
Ragnar looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Drogo creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Ragnar tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Ragnar can't find room to land a body shot as Drogo controls the action.
Ragnar gets through Drogo's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Ragnar misses with a punch to the body.
Drogo swings wildly with an uppercut but Ragnar uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ragnar tries a body shot but Drogo blocks it.
Ragnar breaks the clinch.
Drogo ducks under a wild hook from Ragnar.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Drogo, as that shot connected.
Drogo connects with a leg kick. Ragnar looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Drogo scores with a nice right hand.
A good leg kick by Drogo.
Drogo throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Drogo bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Ragnar's head backwards.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ragnar has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Drogo finds it's way round the side to connect with Ragnar's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Khal Drogo dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Ragnar cracks a nice hook into Drogo's ribs.
Ragnar throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ragnar looks to land a left hand but Drogo moved out of range nicely.
Drogo throws a low kick but Ragnar moves out of range easily.
Ragnar feints and then cracks Drogo's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Drogo down.
Ragnar uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Drogo.
Drogo throws a leg kick but Ragnar moved away.
Drogo turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Drogo misses with the body kick
and Ragnar makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ragnar takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Drogo lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Ragnar throws an overhand right that lands on Drogo's shoulder, as Drogo tries to avoid the shot.
Drogo moves out of range as Ragnar strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ragnar digs a good body shot into Drogo's ribs.
A left lands for Drogo.
Ragnar's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Drogo keeps Ragnar at a distance using the push kick.
Ragnar looks to throw the jab but Drogo is out of range.
Drogo shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Ragnar pinned against the cage. Ragnar gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Ragnar looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Drogo throws a body punch but Ragnar moves out of range.
Ragnar swings for the body but Drogo moves out of range.
Bjorn Ragnar is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Drogo throws a push kick but Ragnar slaps the foot to one side.
Drogo lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
It looks like Bjorn Ragnar has been cut.
Ragnar walks into a stiff left hand from Drogo.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Drogo misses with a double jab
and Ragnar counters with an outside leg kick.
Ragnar digs a good hook to Drogo's body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Drogo checks a leg kick.
Drogo takes one to the side of the head.
Drogo pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A shot to the liver by Ragnar. Beautiful body shot.
Drogo uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Drogo lands a lovely overhand right.
Drogo throws a half hearted mid kick.
Drogo throws a front kick aimed at Ragnar's knee but Ragnar avoids it well.
Drogo throws the kick towards the body but Ragnar avoids it.
Drogo lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice uppercut lands for Ragnar. That snapped Drogo's head back.
A low kick from Drogo misses
and Ragnar cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Ragnar throws a lazy right hand but Drogo sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Drogo half committed to a counter leg kick.
Ragnar throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Drogo on the side of the head.
Ragnar misses with a low kick.
Ragnar is looking to slow Drogo down with leg kicks.
Drogo thuds his right hand into Ragnar's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Ragnar lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Drogo misses with a kick to the body.
Ragnar misses with a body shot.
Drogo throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Drogo throws a head kick that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ragnar rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Drogo counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Drogo tries to score with a low kick but Ragnar moves his leg out of the way.
Drogo throws a looping overhand right but Ragnar ducks down to avoid it.
A nice side step and Ragnar releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Drogo throws a quick inside leg kick.
Drogo uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ragnar.
Ragnar tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Drogo was well out of range. Poor timing from Ragnar.
Ragnar lands with a hook. Drogo tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Ragnar darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Drogo lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Drogo throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ragnar keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Drogo moves out of range as Ragnar strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Bjorn Ragnar will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Bjorn Ragnar's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Drogo with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Drogo throws a good cross that connects.
Drogo fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Drogo slips a jab from Ragnar.
Khal Drogo is winning the standup battle so far.
Nice defenses there by Drogo.
Drogo walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Ragnar checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Drogo lands with a right hand.
Drogo thuds his shin into the meat of Ragnar's side.
Drogo lands with a thumping leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A telegraphed right hand from Ragnar misses the target.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ragnar. Drogo does a little dance to reset his feet.
Drogo throws out a loose jab but Ragnar uses good head movement to avoid it.
Drogo gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Ragnar counters with a stiff right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice uppercut lands for Ragnar. That snapped Drogo's head back.
Ragnar lands with a right hand.
Drogo jabs Ragnar right on the nose. Ragnar blinks but takes it well.
Drogo tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Ragnar swivels and escapes.
Ragnar tests Drogo's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Drogo throws a half hearted mid kick.
Ragnar tries to move into range but Drogo moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Ragnar throws a hook but Drogo blocks it.
Drogo just misses with a punch to the body.
Ragnar throws a lazy uppercut
and Drogo counters with a straight right hand.
Ragnar has worked on his takedown defense in the runup to this fight and it is paying off so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Drogo with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Drogo uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ragnar.
Ragnar throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Drogo to counter with a crisp jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Drogo throws a lazy body kick
and Ragnar cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Drogo gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Jab, jab by Ragnar - just one landing.
Ragnar waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Drogo.
Khal Drogo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Drogo works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Ragnar swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Drogo counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Nice shot by Drogo.
Drogo feints and then cracks Ragnar's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Ragnar down.
Drogo on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Drogo is looking to chop away at Ragnar's legs.
Ragnar fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Drogo manages to avoid it.
Drogo lands with a hook. Ragnar tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Ragnar throws a wild body kick that Drogo sees coming a mile off.
Ragnar scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Ragnar misses with a right hand
and Ragnar takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Ragnar is rocked!
Drogo buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Ragnar is still on wobbly legs! Can Drogo finish him?
Ragnar looks up at the clock. Bad move! Drogo lands a right hand from hell, dropping Ragnar. Drogo pounces and finishes the fight with a flurry of punches and elbows.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:41 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Khal Drogo!
Khal Drogo retains his middleweight title!
Khal Drogo tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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FIGHT
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